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In misc. · December 24, 2015

Like Mother, Like Daughter

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Everyone is always telling me that I am the spitting image of my Mom and that we have the same mannerisms and personality. Well, seeing that she is not only a beautiful and stylish woman, she is also one of the most kind, generous and funny people I know, so I take that as a major compliment! I feel so lucky to call her my Mother and best friend.

Isn’t she the cutest?! I wanted to treat her to an early Christmas present and had recently been sent a gift card from T.J. Maxx that was sent to me with the intent to treat a loved one who I felt deserve a special gift. I immediately thought of my Mom, so we drove over to a nearby T.J. Maxx and ended up find the most perfect gray cashmere sweater for her. Seattle tends to be pretty damp and chilly throughout the winter, so this cozy little number was just the piece to add to her wardrobe.

She has been wearing it nonstop since we got it and has been layering a cute striped top underneath it for fun. I took a cue from her and decided to dress up in a similar outfit. I told her to put on a pair of my sunglasses so we could match and we headed out to the front stoop to take a few photos for fun.(Thanks Dad!)

If you get a second, check out T.J.Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods’ new holiday campaign, Bringing Back the Holidays, which focuses on shopping for people, not for gifts. I love that it’s more about about finding that thoughtful present that will make for an incredibly meaningful moment this holiday, which was exactly what it was for my Mom and me. :) xo

In misc. · December 18, 2015

GIFT GUIDE: Gifts For The Home

My last and final section of this year’s gift guide is finally here! This roundup is one of my favorites because I am really into decorating my apartment right now and wanting to find little touches to make the place really feel homey and warm, so I basically want all these things for my place!

1. Bright Lights Paris

My talented friend Angie wrote this fantastic book about Paris. It covers everything from food to fashion to all the different neighborhoods you should visit. I highly recommend you check it out!

2. Uncommon Goods Custom Street Map Puzzle

I just think this is so cool because you can customize it to your home address and then put the pieces together, seeing your very own neighborhood come together!

3. Urban Outfitters Planter

I know I need more plants in my life, so this is a great jumping off point for the people you know that need some greenery in their home.

4. Uncommon Goods Bicycle Bookends

Just a cute little touch to add to any bookshelf.

5. Diptyque Mini Holiday Candle Set

My favorite candles – you can’t go wrong with these little gems. They all smell amazing!

6. Best of Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong CD

Classic crooners – this singing duo adds the perfect ambiance to any cocktail party.

7. Fresh SugarBath Lemon Soap

My Mom always has yummy smelling bars of soaps in our bathrooms, which are much more fun to display than your typical bottled hand soap.

8. BloomNation Flower Delivery

Who doesn’t love receiving flowers right to their office or doorstep?! Plus their arrangements are beautifully done.

9. Pendleton Blanket

Buffalo plaid is perfect for the holiday season, plus this cozy blanket is just what you need to curl up in when it starts to get chilly.

10. Uncommon Goods Neighborwoods Map Coasters

I love anything that has to do with the city that you live in, or are from, so I’ll most likely be ordering the Manhattan set for my coffee table. :)

In misc. · December 17, 2015

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: For The Fashionista!

In misc. · November 30, 2015

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: For The Traveler!

LISTED CLOCKWISE: 1. Medal Three-Pack Word Trouser Socks | 2. Uncommon Goods Carry-On Cocktail Kit | 3. WOLF Caroline Jewelry Portfolio | 4. Deborah Lippmann The Stripper To Go Lavender Nail Lacquer Remover Finger Mitts | 5. GiGi New York x Graphic Image Company Personalized Passport Case | 6. Cheero 2-IN-1 Micro USB Lightning Cable | 7. Hex ‘Relay’ Duffel Bag | 8. CB2 Cork Globe | 9. ESTEAM Personal Hand Held Steamer | 10. Flight 001 6-Pack Organizing Travel Bags (Find more great luggage and travel accessories from Flight 001 here!)

Happy Monday! How was everyone’s long weekend? I flew back into New York on Saturday afternoon and was greeted by my sweet kitty, who hasn’t stopped purring since.

Anyway, onto today’s post! For part two of the My Style Pill Gift Guide, I wanted to focus on gift ideas for the traveler in your life! I’ve rounded up a fun arsenal of items that range from fun to functional that they are sure to love.

Product Descriptions:

1. Medal Three-Pack Word Trouser Socks Cozy above-the-boot socks woven with charming French phrases will keep her feet nice and warm during the flight. So perfect in a handy three-pack.

2. Uncommon Goods Carry-On Cocktail Kit Make it a smooth flight with Old Fashioneds for two when you carry on this personal cocktail kit. The kit will sail through security and supply you with everything you need to practice your mixology at 30,000 feet: pure cane sugar, small batch bitters, and a mini bar spoon / muddler. Just order a mini bottle of rye, and mix up a classic, jet set cocktail at your personal, one-seat bar.

3. WOLF Caroline Jewelry Portfolio Distinctive quilting refines a slim leather jewelry portfolio fashioned with anti-tarnish LusterLoc lining to keep all your accessories looking their best. It has a zip-around closure, a wall pockets; 13 earring holes; 1 ring roll; 4 necklace holders.

4. Deborah Lippmann The Stripper To Go Lavender Nail Lacquer Remover Finger Mitts Lavender nail lacquer remover is easy to use with new handy-dandy mitts for easy, clean removal. There are 6 mitts per box and one mitt cleans all 10 nails.

5. GiGi New York x Graphic Image Company Personalized Passport Case This slim case features pockets specifically designed to hold your passport, customs cards and baggage claim ticket and is a collaboration with lifestyle blogger Kat Tanita, author of the fashion lifestyle blog withlovefromkat.com, which was inspired by her recent move and frequent travels to Paris.

6. Cheero 2-IN-1 Micro USB Lightning Cable Cheero’s high-quality 2ft cable has both Micro USB and Lightning connectors offering fast charging and data transfer. Is compatible with the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5s, 5c, 5, iPad, iPod, and Android. Lightning cable is MFi-certified, and can be safely used standing in comparison with official Apple products.

7. Hex ‘Relay’ Duffel Bag Built with a spacious main compartment, this smart duffel fuses form and function into an effortlessly cool package that carries all of your essentials and looks good doing it. It has a two-way zip closure, top carry handles, an exterior fleece-lined slip pocket and is 100% cotton.

8. CB2 Cork Globe Track your globetrotting—past and future—on this full-size cork globe. Mounted on a simple stainless steel base, it comes with five tacks for pinning your whereabouts.

9. ESTEAM Personal Hand Held Steamer The Esteam’s compact size is ideal for your smaller steaming jobs when a large unit is not practical.Works great to remove wrinkles without the use of an iron. Ideal for clothes, drapery, and other hard to reach items.

10. Flight 001 6-Pack Organizing Travel Bags This 6-pack of organizing travel bags contains 1 Wash Me laundry bag, 1 Medical bag, 1 Lingerie bag, 1 Shoe bag, 1 Charger bag, and 1 Jewelry bag. All bags are made of natural cotton with black print and feature black grosgrain ribbons, except the Medical bag which has a red ribbon.

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Collage created by Kelly Burns

In misc. · November 24, 2015

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: For the Hostess!

LISTED CLOCKWISE: 1. Mini Donut Maker | 2. Assorted Toasting Flutes | 3. All In Good Taste Book | 4. Diamond Ice Cube Tray | 5. “Give Wine” Curated Wine Pairings | 6. Mast Brothers Chocolate | 7. Foodie Dice | 8. S’well Sparkling Champagne 25-oz. Reusable Bottle | 9. Bodum Classic Chambord Copper 8 Cup French Press Coffee Maker, Bodum ‘Chambord Classic’ Glass Mugs (Set of 2), Bodum ‘Chambord Collection’ Sugar & Creamer Set , Bodum Chambord Classic Copper Milk Frother 10. Glassybaby Candle Holders, Tealight Candle Set

Can you believe that Christmas is only a month away? That blows my mind. Where does the time go?! I think I must say, and feel that way every year, but still. Anyway, with the holidays just about in full swing, I wanted to kick things off by rolling out the first category of the My Style Pill Gift Guide, The Hostess!

I love shopping for these types of gifts so naturally it was the first section that I wanted to post, but sometimes it can be hard to come up with options that are not only thoughtful but affordable too. I rounded up ten of my favorite things at all different price points (who doesn’t love cute champagne flutes or fancy chocolate?) and am excited to share them with you guys. Happy shopping!

Product Descriptions:

1. Mini Donut Maker Whip up a quick batch of six delicious, perfectly shaped mini donuts at home without the fuss of filling the deep fryer or firing up the oven.

2. Assorted Toasting Flutes An elegant set of 6 stemless champagne flutes. Each glass has a metallic, celebratory phrase in a different language.

3. All In Good Taste Book Filled with how-tos, personal essays, anecdotes, recipes, and a liberal dash of style, all in good taste will transform you into the hostess with the mostest.

4. Diamond Ice Cube Tray Flexible silicone ice cube tray that produces diamond-shaped ice cubes. Fits six ice cubes at a time.

5. “Give Wine” Curated Wine Pairings Carefully thought out pairings are transformed into beautifully presented gifts thanks to our custom-designed gift boxes.

6. Mast Brothers Chocolate Two brothers started a company that offer a variety of single estate and single origin chocolates from around the world as well as their own house blend.

7. Foodie Dice Roll the dice and see what’s cooking with this foodie-friendly set that makes everyday meals extraordinary.

8. S’well ‘Sparkling Champagne’ Stainless Steel Water Bottle This 25 oz sleek, double-walled stainless-steel water bottle holds a whole bottle of champagne, featuring ThermaS’well™ fabrication that keeps cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours

9. Bodum Copper Coffee Collection Sip your coffee in style with this sleek Coffee Set from Bodum. Each Chambord-inspired piece features a glass vessel and sturdy copper-finished steel body.

10. GlassyBaby Candle Holders (plus tea lights) This company started in Seattle, Washington and primarily carries handmade glass votives, known as a “glassybaby”. There are more than four hundred colors and the company donates money from sales to charities helping cancer patients with costs during chemotherapy, and other charities “dedicated to healing”.

Collage created by Kelly Burns

In misc. · December 3, 2009

My Style Pill’s Gift Guide Part 2: For Your Wine-loving, Furniture-Crafting, and Archaeology-reading, Intellectual Hunk of a Father

Some of my Dad’s favorite things. Dark chocolate, classic movie collections, interesting reads, fine furniture legends, and red wine.

Shown clockwise:

The Clint Eastwood Movie Collection

Archaeology Magazine Subscription

National Geographic Subscription

The Furniture of Sam Maloof

Valrhona Degustation Grand Crus Gift Box 52 Tasting Squares

Sur La Table Wine Club